COC01

Question 1

You want to set up a dual-boot scenario between Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. How would you do this?

Answer 1

Step 1. Partition hard drive
Step 2. Install Windows 7 first
Step 3. Then install Windows Server 2008 in the second partitions

Question 2

What do you call the computer software which you configure before installing the OS?

Answer 2

BIOS

Question 3

What would you advise to a client who wants to improve the computer’s built-in video card?

Answer 3

Buy an internal video card having higher memory capacity

Question 4

What type of screw driver will you use for small screws usually found in Compaq and Apple computers?

Answer 4

Torx Screwdriver

Question 5

How will you check and what instrument will you use to determine whether the power supply is providing enough voltage output or not?

Answer 5

Voltmeter. Measure the output voltage of the power supply using appropriate setting on the voltmeter.

Question 6

What will you do if a customer wants to Install an operating system in his PC but does not have an optical drive?

Answer 6

Create a bootable flash disk/flash drive

Question 7

What may be the problem if a computer does not recognize a bootable flash drive? What would you do to resolve this?

Answer 7

Maybe the BIOS is not properly configured to boot on the flash drive. Configure the BIOS to boot on the flash drive

Question 8

What will you do if after installing both the IDE hard drive and optical drive you have noticed that only one drive is working?

Answer 8

Check the Jumper Setting

Question 9

If after assembling a brand new computer the monitor does not display any image or character, what may be the possible causes?

Answer 9

Check power on switch, check monitor cable

Question 10

What you should do after installing peripheral devices such as sound card?

Answer 10

Install driver

Question 11

What should you configure in the BIOS when you are going to install an operating system using optical media?

Answer 11

Boot Sequence

Question 12

What should you do if suddenly there is a lightning storm that occurs while assembling a computer?

Answer 12

Power off the computer and unplug it from the outlet.

Question 13

What should you do if accidentally, water spilled on the computer which you are currently using?

Answer 13

Power off the unit immediately, wipe with dry cloth the external parts and blow dry to ensure that internal portions are completely dry before turning the power on.